Healing Your Heart,By Changing Your Mind: A Spiritual And Humorous Approach To Achieving Happiness (The Happiness Series)

When you leave your house and turn left instead of right, the rest of your entire life will be different. When you're untimely delayed, inconvenienced, or do not receive what you want, you are not the victim of the universe. These are the kinds of ideas Jeffrey Gurian threads through this wonderful book. These ideas, combined with others such as "you cannot get better with the same mind that got you sick" and "don't stop before the miracle happens" weave together inside a narrative of overcoming fear, overcoming stuttering, and ultimately achieving happiness (you'll even meet Salvador Dali along the way). This book has been meaningful to me and I'm working through my second read of it now. My overarching thought from the first read was, "I wonder when he'll write the second book?" -Joseph Dagen, Ph.D.

I am not normally a fan of spiritual books, but I read this one because it has a sense of humor. They say “Laughter is the best medicine,” and since this book has both spiritual and humorous healing power, it made me feel twice as good! I don't normally write reviews, but I did in this case because I think a lot of people can benefit from this book.

I first met Jeffrey Gurian on the comedy scene in NYC when I was performing standup and producing shows at Gotham Comedy Club. He was such a bright light at the club and our paths continued to cross time and time again in the most unexpected places. When I learned he wrote this book I had to find out his secret. He is such a genuine, unique and generous human being and this book delivers great insights to living a peaceful happy life inside and out. Thank you Jeffrey for your stories and inspirational words of wisdom - a light-hearted, and at the same time, most profound gift. - Alyse Kenny

What do you do when you have to step on the brakes of your car to prevent a collision on freeway? You brake, suck up the whiplash and move faster, because if you don’t you are the next accident. If you do not want to face visceral pain with drinks and days of despair, pick this book up. Dr Gurian’s human approach to human problems is a winner. His lucid writing and dissecting pain from his own failures is gut wrenching at times and heartwarming at others. Honesty is still in fashion.

This book really helped me open my mind and be okay with things that are out of my control. It was a really awesome healing and spiritual journey. The book allows you to gain a new perspective on letting life happens as it comes, and realizing its okay if everything does not work out how you planned. Those can lead to the most beautiful moments. Highly reccomended read!

Simply a wonderful book. Dr. Gurian is so helpful and funny at the same time. This is a perfect holiday gift for anyone who would like a little more happiness in their life. In other words, everyone should read this book.

I purchased this book today and read it through. I literally couldn't stop reading. This is an inspiring and eye opening read that helped me look at my own mental health and happiness from a new perspective. I could relate to many of Jeffrey's own experiences and am anxious to put some of his suggestions into practice. I have already reccomended this book to many friends and to you now.

THANK YOU DR JEFFREY GURIAN FOR WRITING SUCH AN INSPIRING HEALING INTERESTING BOOK THAT ANYONE CAN EASILY READ I ENJOYED READING IT AND FOUND MYSELF HAPPY AFTER I WAS INSPIRED BY A PASSAGE THAT SAID DONT LOOK BACK YOU CAN LOOK BUT DONT STARE I ALSO ADMIRE THE FACT THAT YOU EXPOSED YOUR SHORTCOMINGS AND HELPED YOURSELF BY HEALING I RECOMEND THIS BOOK AS A KEEPER TO ALLTHANK YOU DR JEFFREY GURIAN FOR WRITING THIS INTERESTING INSPIRING AND INFORMSTIVE BOOK IT WAS SO EASY TO READ I LIKED THE THOUGHT SAYING DONT LOOK BACK ON YOUR LIFE LOOK BUT DONT STARE I GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR EXPOSING YOUR SHORTCOMINGS AND HOW YOU OVERCAME THEM BY YOURSELF I ABSOLUTELY RECOMEND THIS BOOK TO YOU OF ALL AGES AND SOMETHING TO REFER TO

A great book. Clear, insightful and thought provoking. The addition of humour made for a light hearted read without taking away from the powerful messages the author presented.